20 more projects land in Kien Giang

The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has recently granted investment licences to 18 investors in 20 projects, worth a total of over 43.38 trillion VND (1.86 billion USD).
20 more projects land in Kien Giang ảnh 1A corner of Kien Giang province (Photo: cafef.vn)
Kien Giang (VNA) – The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has recently grantedinvestment licences to 18investors in 20 projects, worth a total of over 43.38 trillion VND (1.86billion USD).

Prominent among these are alimestone and clay mining project and a clinker kiln one, both for cement production, run by SiamCity Cement Vietnam – a subsidiary of Thailand-based Siam City Group – in KienLuong district that have a combined investment of 10.89 trillion VND.

The Sun PhuQuoc Co., Ltd. was approved to build An Thoi Eco Urban Area, Suoi Lon reservoirand a water treatment plant, worth a total of 5.1 trillion VND.

The just-approved projects also include Rach Trameco-tourism complex and residential zone invested by CityLand Phu Quoc, worth4.9 trillion VND; and Resident Hill Phu Quoc which costs 2 trillion VND.

Kien Giangpledged to further improve local business climate and legal framework andplanning for the investors. It also vowed to remove barriers in publicadministration scheme and provide the investors with preferential policies.

The provinceaims to create a dynamic, creative and efficient business environment for the investors as it sees their success as its own, said Secretary of theprovincial Party’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Nghi. It has been making all possible efforts to offer abetter environment for the investors, he added.

Kien Giang will be consistent in implementing investment policies and ensure local supplyof human resources and necessary services for the investors. Additionally, itwill increase dialogues between local authorities and businesses to address anyproblem in a timely manner andhelp projects run on schedule. –VNA
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